Accessories
The world of aftermarket accessories - and tools - is vast, but they can help lift the quality and refinement of many kit builds. Find the guide you need in this collection of articles
GERMAN AIRCRAFT COLOURS FROM AMMO
Fast jet fans will find this new paint set from AMMO handy if building German jet aircraft. The six colours are acrylic and suitable for the F-4F and RF-4E Phantom II, Alpha Jet and Tornado among others.
NEW GLUE AND GROUNDWORK ITEMS FROM AMMO MIG
Spain's AMMO company has released new groundwork mediums begging to be put into action on vignettes or dioramas, as well as coloured liquid cement to help achieve neater construction.
INVENTIVE METAL PAINTING WITH LIFECOLOR
Making metal on figures look convincing has taken a new twist with Lifecolor's new Non Metallic Metal acrylic paint sets. The aim is to create the appearance metal with depth and reflectivity, using solid matt shades.
MINIART SCALE STREET DETAILS
MiniArt's latest 1/35 diorama accessories will inspire a great many street scene ideas, and the detail is superb.
Hornby track planning symbols are back!
Hornby is to reintroduce its popular packs of plastic track planning symbols (Cat No. R619) as a useful aid to layout planning for 'OO' gauge railways.
Elite buckeye magnetic couplings
WEST HILL WAGON Works continues to expand its range of magnetic Hunt Couplings which now also includes a collection of ‘dummy’ buckeye style Elite couplings.
Laser-cut rowing boats
If you are looking to complete a lake or river scene, these 4mm scale laser cut wooden rowing boats from Scale Model Scenery will certainly look the part.
Oxford Diecast Jaguar I Pace
A recent addition to the Oxford Diecast range is this 1:76 scale Jaguar Land Rover I Pace batteryelectric SUV.
3D-printed rail staff
New from Modelu are these 3D-printed railway staff, including signalmen and guards in a selection of poses.
Bespoke station signs
Pacific Models has broadened its bespoke station signage service to incorporate 2mm, 3mm and 7mm scales in addition to its existing 4mm service, with your choice of name and railway company/ region, including modern era examples.